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Mason County staff given permission to interview candidates for rural public defense internship
Summary
County staff received permission to conduct interviews and prepare contracts for a rural public defense internship intended to increase supervised staffing capacity; commissioners asked for contracts and updates at a future meeting.
County staff told commissioners on Jan. 12 that two vacant positions had been posted and requested permission to interview candidates and pursue a rural public defense internship. "It's one of our long term solutions to the public defense crisis," the staffer said, adding that members of her office had agreed to supervise an intern if the county proceeds.
Commissioners expressed support for the plan and asked staff to work with HR on recruitment. The staffer said contracts would be prepared and the county would rebrief the commission when contracts are ready. Commissioners placed further discussion and any required approvals on an upcoming meeting agenda.
No formal hiring or contract award took place at the briefing; the commission authorized interviews and directed staff to return with contracts and additional details for formal action.
